Introducing a MAP for adherence care in the paediatric cystic fibrosis clinic: a multiple methods implementation study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with cystic fibrosis are required to adhere to a burdensome daily treatment regimen. Comprehensive adherence protocols can support more consistent use of adherence interventions and improve treatment adherence rates. This study aimed to explore the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of implementing an adherence protocol into the outpatient cystic fibrosis clinic of a tertiary, paediatric hospital.

Methods

This implementation study employed a pre-post observation design, using multiple methods. Focus groups and semi-structured interviews were conducted pre-implementation to understand clinician and consumer perspectives on adherence care. A multicomponent adherence protocol (including multidisciplinary written treatment plans, digital mental hea

SUBMITTER: Richards B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8790869 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature